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Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by FreeStuffsNG: 9:39am On Jan 20, 2023
Just to be clear, Asiwaju was my Senator in 1992 but I will only cite few of his stewardship I can recall now. So those I listed below is not exhaustive

As the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Tinubu recovered what is now called Eko Atlantic from the raging Atlantic ocean Lagos Bar beach coast line flooding (for decades that problem even some of the more developed nations explain away as climate change problems) defied all solutions by FG and the highbrow strategic Victoria Island was deteriorating fast with businesses, embassies, hotels etc exiting VI in droves. During that time, the Atlantic ocean flooding reach the fringes of Ozumba after the flood completely take over Adetokunbo Ademola. Lagos State Government under the brilliant , resourceful and hardworking Asiwaju Tinubu solved that herculean challenge and today, VI is back to its glory.

It was Asiwaju Tinubu that brought back the Lagos Central Business District and Broad street commercial nerve centre of Nigeria back to life after it was abandoned, it's Asiwaju Tinubu who built major roads from Oregun to Lawanson to Igando LASU to as far as Badagry etc.

Asiwaju Tinubu is the one who fixed the horrible waste problem we had in Lagos and that LASTMA and BRT you see were created by Asiwaju. Asiwaju Tinubu was the one who got Lagos State to be part of the owners of Econet and unlike Delta State where the shares were sold and funds pocketed, Lagos State Shares were warehoused with professional investors in the state investment agency called Ibile holdings.

Asiwaju Tinubu increased bursaries to students of Lagos State origin (NULASS) and made public schools free for all Lagosians regardless of your tribe, religion or political party affiliation after his administration had successfully returned missionary schools to their original owners( other states later copied Lagos) . It was during his tenure that Ikeja General Hospital became a teaching Hospital, upgraded most of the clinics to General Hospitals giving free health to the 5 years and below and Lagosians of 65 years and above age group. .

The fund that BRF used to quickly build infrastructures were the LGA funds withheld by Pa Obasanjo and despite that Asiwaju Tinubu never owed salaries.
When the purchase of FG refineries by Alhaji Dangote was cancelled by HE Yardua, Alhaji Aliko Dangote ran to Asiwaju Tinubu after most state governments and governors in the SS gave Dangote a cold shoulder. Today, through the assistance Asiwaju Tinubu gave Aliko Dangote, Dangote Refinery is taking off to help us stop the petrol subsidy killing our naira and public finances.


Asiwaju Tinubu is loyal to those who paid the ultimate price for our democracy and today heroes like Bagauda Kalto, Pa Alfred Rewane, Pa Abraham Adesanya etc are immortalized in Lagos . One of the most memorable achievements of Asiwaju Tinubu for me was helping to stop the blood letting and recurring Hausa-Yoruba/OPC war in Idi Araba and Agege. Those hellish period of unrest defied even the effort of past military state administrators of Lagos but Asiwaju Tinubu was able to solve it.

That Lagos State Government civil service is regarded as the best in Nigeria is due to the hardwork Asiwaju Tinubu did to reform it, created Tutors-Generals offices, improved harmonized pay structure, best pension scheme for civil servants etc.

I can go on and on to educate you on the legacies of Asiwaju Tinubu still standing till today as my reasons for my confidence in Asiwaju Tinubu sir/ma

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by FreeStuffsNG: 9:46am On Jan 20, 2023
Tinubunomics: Dissecting Tinubu’s economic track records

by Opeoluwa Dapo-Thomas July 11, 2022

Quadrennially, one issue Nigeria has had leading to Nigerian elections is the lack of issue-based campaigns or debates, especially on social media. Months leading to a potentially defining election and all that has been debated on is zoning, religion, propaganda and manipulated videos that circle around without giving prominence to the policies of the aspirants.

In an era where Twitter has become the main source of news, studies show that false news stories are 70% more likely to be retweeted than true stories and it also takes true stories about 6 times as long to reach 1500 people as it does for false stories to reach the same number of people. The desire for facts and research is somewhat absent on social media.

As the flag bearer of the ruling party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been touted as one of the strong favourites to win the 2023 presidential election, so Nigerians have 8 months to dissect his economic plan for Nigeria which has circled around the media in form of press statements and campaign speeches. Mr. Tinubu who once was the Governor of Lagos State is adjudged to be the visionary behind the best state economy in Nigeria.


So, owing to this and his track record as a former governor, can Tinubu achieve his economic plan?


Economic Agenda: 12% GDP growth over 4 years

According to reports, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.1% at Q1 of 2022. Tinubu has proposed a 12% GDP growth over 4 years.

Track Record: Bola Tinubu, a former Deloitte associate, prides himself on liberating Lagos State’s economy and overseeing the growth of the state’s Internally generated revenue from 600 million to N5.5 billion generated monthly at the end of his tenure with the aid of his economic team. In 2017, Lagos State’s output was $136 billion, according to official estimates, and more than a third of Nigeria’s gross domestic product. In 2002, after he oversaw the stabilization of Lagos’ finances – the state was able to float bonds raising substantial capital. The State raised N15 billion through bonds raised, demonstrating market demand and private investment appetite for the Lagos economy. Using the expenditure approach, Tinubu oversaw an increase in personal consumption, business investment, government spending, and net exports (all components of GDP) from 1999 to 2007.


Economic Agenda: 15,000MW and 24/7 Power Supply


According to reports, the National Grid has collapsed for the 17th time in just the first half of 2022. With an installed capacity of 13,000MW, Nigeria currently transmits about 5,500MW, which barely attends to the needs of Nigerians.

Track Record: Electricity has relatively been on the Executive list and despite the controversies that courted the project with the then Federal Government, during his time as governor of Lagos State, he sponsored the first Independent Power Project (IPP) to the state. The project handled by the American Company, ENRON was meant to deliver 3 barge-mounted electricity generating units and later build a gas-fired power plant. The project inception generated 90MW, which improved the electricity supply in Lagos State. The project was the first time a state government created electricity.


Economic Agenda: Removal of Fuel Subsidy

Over the years, the removal of Fuel Subsidy has been a big debate in Nigeria. The continuous payment of subsidies on petrol has continued to affect the revenues of Nigeria and recently put the country into debt as our fuel imports now supersede our crude exports.

Track Record: Different administrations have attempted to remove subsidies but the social contract and political implications to see it through have proven a serious bottleneck. Tinubu, a former Mobil Oil executive, has over the years shown the political will to unease Lagosians if the trade-off would lead to the long-term prosperity of the state. But his track record points to him being a part of Occupy Nigeria – a movement that warned the past Federal government against subsidy removal owing to the dangers it continues to do to the Nigerian people. His new stance citing that payment of fuel subsidy is a “burden too much for the Federal Government to bear” is open for the jury given his previous protests against the removal.

Economic Agenda: New National Infrastructure Plan

Infrastructure provides an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and investors to thrive in the country which consequently leads to job creation, amongst others.

Track Record: During his tenure as governor of Lagos State, contracts for 422 road projects, and 308 were completed in five years. His track records laid the foundation of present-day Lagos, which has been built on by subsequent governors. Some of his records include the initiation of the plan for the Lekki Free Trade Zone, which will boost the economy of Nigeria.
Also, the Eko Atlantic, which will help in solidifying Lagos’s status as a mega city and also help solve drainage issues in the state. In his campaigns, he has spoken of his desire to dredge the seaports in Cross River to welcome vessels and liberate the South-South economy.


Economic Agenda: 25% Budget Allocation to Education

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged governments of countries to allocate 15-20% of their budget to Education. Nigeria has over the years failed to meet this benchmark. The 2022 budget shows that just 7.9% was allocated to Education.

Track Record: Over his time as Governor, 25% of the Lagos State Budget was never allocated to education. However, in July 2000, Tinubu launched a free education programme for all Lagos State public schools, including free registration for WAEC/NECO exams. He also oversaw the upgrading of schools in the state, and some into Model Colleges. He would later become the first Governor to vote N127 million and fully initiate and execute payment of bursary/scholarship allowances to all tertiary institution students in Lagos State.

Economic Agenda: Eradication of University Lecturers’ Strike

Strikes from University lecturers have become a scourge in the Nigerian educational system. There have been 16 strike actions since 1999 and according to reports, ASUU has spent 1 day out of 4 days on strike in the last six years. ASUU has spoken out about the lack of investments in tertiary institutions and several other issues bothering on welfare and financing.

Track Record: In 2006, as Governor, the State injected N1 billion in the Lagos State University and despite being out of office has made several contributions to the Lagos State University. He further introduced a Unified Internal Education where N100 million was expended in 2006 to improve the quality of teaching. One of his lasting legacies is the establishment of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) in 1999, he also oversaw the full accreditation of the course in 2005 by the NUC, and LASUCOM remains one of the best colleges of medicine in Nigeria. Also, he established the LASU Information, Communication and Technology Centre (ICT); renovated Staff Quarters, and Administrative Buildings, among others.


Economic Agenda: 10% Budget Allocation on Healthcare

Healthcare remains one of Nigeria’s critical sectors, with a large percentage of its population dependent on getting quality healthcare services from government-owned hospitals.

Track Record: Under his tenure as Governor, Tinubu increased budgetary allocation to the health sector from N1.6 billion in 1999 to N11.8 billion in 2006; this represents over a 1000% increase in 7 years. He established a Free malaria healthcare scheme, which saw children ages 12 years and below, and adults aged 60 years and above, get free malaria treatment. This also includes free antenatal programme. Under his leadership, the Lagos State Action Committee on Aids (LSACA) was established and this saw a reduction in HIV prevalence from 6.7% when he became governor, to 3.5%.


Economic Agenda: New Agriculture Policy

Agriculture remains the bedrock of a nation with food security. According to reports, Nigeria has about 70.8% hectares of land for Agriculture. The contributions of Agriculture are about 24% of Nigeria’s GDP. Despite all of this, the agricultural sector is plagued with some problems such as Climate change, and lack of technology to boost production, amongst others.

Track Record: Tinubu has never shied away from acknowledging the important role farmers play in ensuring food security in Nigeria. During his tenure as governor, and in a bid to boost food production, he distributed N150 million worth of Agricultural inputs to small and medium-scale farmers under the Lagos State Agricultural Micro-credit Scheme. Also, Tinubu has outlined plans to not only feed Nigeria but Africa with a sustainable policy on agriculture.


Economic Agenda: Decentralized Police Force

Security is key to the success of any policy or of any government. Security of lives and property is crucial to any government, as it represents the economic well-being of such a government. There are also ongoing debates on State policing as Policing resides on the Executive list of the Federal Government.

Track Record: Tinubu intervention on the need to have a state security apparatus saw into the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). His intervention breathed a new lease of life to security in Lagos State, with the squad tasked with fighting crime rates in Lagos State. The RRS with enormous support from Tinubu created a safe Lagos for indigenes and residents. The RSS is currently one of the best police units in the country.

https://nairametrics.com/2022/07/11/tinubunomics-dissecting-tinubus-economic-track-records/

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by FreeStuffsNG: 9:58am On Jan 20, 2023
Religious bigotry does not have a place among the Yoruba and that is why I was shocked when I saw how elections in other parts of Nigeria like Igboland turn to Catholic versus Anglican first before anything. So puerile and undemocratic.

If you think an average Yoruba who is a sensible Omoluabi will leave the comfort of his house to spend hours on queue under sun and rain to vote against an Asiwaju Tinubu, then you are naive niyen wink Forget those decieving you, instead of him to vote against Tinubu, he would rather abstain from voting or get there and void his vote.

The kind of vote Asiwaju will get from the Yoruba will be massive and unprecedented. Mark it down. That no single leading Yoruba politician , not even HE Seyi Makinde of PDP in Oyo state, has openly challenged him or campaigned against him tells you it is a done deal.

Asiwaju Tinubu ticks all the boxes and it is just a coincidence that he is Yoruba and he has mastered how to connect with his Yoruba base.

All those years he was backing candidates in other Yoruba states aside Lagos, he was building a direct link with the people, the traditional institutions and the Yoruba intelligentsia.

The day late Alaafin openly endorsed him and blessed him is a watershed too. Most of the Yoruba Oba even outside SW and Nigeria respect Alaafin a lot and he was a very strong voice in Yoruba affairs and politics. There is heirarchy and Alaafin was the apex then due to the stool, age, experience and influence. He was truly a powerful Alaafin. Ooni is the Spiritual Head but much younger and new on the throne. That he also endorsed Asiwaju was a huge advantage too.

Asiwaju Tinubu paid his dues by excellent service, humility and uncommon brilliance; he is extremely hardworking, brilliant and patriotic , that much you should have seen by now if you are a good student of politics.

That his famed Emilokan speech was a rallying call and it worked.
Asiwaju Tinubu is the best of all the candidates. It will be an injustice to select mediocre candidates over Asiwaju Tinubu who is the best among them. That is seen as injustice among the Yoruba hence we are voting for him.

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by lexylaw40: 9:58am On Jan 20, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Tinubunomics: Dissecting Tinubu’s economic track records

by Opeoluwa Dapo-Thomas July 11, 2022

Quadrennially, one issue Nigeria has had leading to Nigerian elections is the lack of issue-based campaigns or debates, especially on social media. Months leading to a potentially defining election and all that has been debated on is zoning, religion, propaganda and manipulated videos that circle around without giving prominence to the policies of the aspirants.

In an era where Twitter has become the main source of news, studies show that false news stories are 70% more likely to be retweeted than true stories and it also takes true stories about 6 times as long to reach 1500 people as it does for false stories to reach the same number of people. The desire for facts and research is somewhat absent on social media.

As the flag bearer of the ruling party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been touted as one of the strong favourites to win the 2023 presidential election, so Nigerians have 8 months to dissect his economic plan for Nigeria which has circled around the media in form of press statements and campaign speeches. Mr. Tinubu who once was the Governor of Lagos State is adjudged to be the visionary behind the best state economy in Nigeria.


So, owing to this and his track record as a former governor, can Tinubu achieve his economic plan?


Economic Agenda: 12% GDP growth over 4 years

According to reports, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.1% at Q1 of 2022. Tinubu has proposed a 12% GDP growth over 4 years.

Track Record: Bola Tinubu, a former Deloitte associate, prides himself on liberating Lagos State’s economy and overseeing the growth of the state’s Internally generated revenue from 600 million to N5.5 billion generated monthly at the end of his tenure with the aid of his economic team. In 2017, Lagos State’s output was $136 billion, according to official estimates, and more than a third of Nigeria’s gross domestic product. In 2002, after he oversaw the stabilization of Lagos’ finances – the state was able to float bonds raising substantial capital. The State raised N15 billion through bonds raised, demonstrating market demand and private investment appetite for the Lagos economy. Using the expenditure approach, Tinubu oversaw an increase in personal consumption, business investment, government spending, and net exports (all components of GDP) from 1999 to 2007.


Economic Agenda: 15,000MW and 24/7 Power Supply


According to reports, the National Grid has collapsed for the 17th time in just the first half of 2022. With an installed capacity of 13,000MW, Nigeria currently transmits about 5,500MW, which barely attends to the needs of Nigerians.

Track Record: Electricity has relatively been on the Executive list and despite the controversies that courted the project with the then Federal Government, during his time as governor of Lagos State, he sponsored the first Independent Power Project (IPP) to the state. The project handled by the American Company, ENRON was meant to deliver 3 barge-mounted electricity generating units and later build a gas-fired power plant. The project inception generated 90MW, which improved the electricity supply in Lagos State. The project was the first time a state government created electricity.


Economic Agenda: Removal of Fuel Subsidy

Over the years, the removal of Fuel Subsidy has been a big debate in Nigeria. The continuous payment of subsidies on petrol has continued to affect the revenues of Nigeria and recently put the country into debt as our fuel imports now supersede our crude exports.

Track Record: Different administrations have attempted to remove subsidies but the social contract and political implications to see it through have proven a serious bottleneck. Tinubu, a former Mobil Oil executive, has over the years shown the political will to unease Lagosians if the trade-off would lead to the long-term prosperity of the state. But his track record points to him being a part of Occupy Nigeria – a movement that warned the past Federal government against subsidy removal owing to the dangers it continues to do to the Nigerian people. His new stance citing that payment of fuel subsidy is a “burden too much for the Federal Government to bear” is open for the jury given his previous protests against the removal.

Economic Agenda: New National Infrastructure Plan

Infrastructure provides an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and investors to thrive in the country which consequently leads to job creation, amongst others.

Track Record: During his tenure as governor of Lagos State, contracts for 422 road projects, and 308 were completed in five years. His track records laid the foundation of present-day Lagos, which has been built on by subsequent governors. Some of his records include the initiation of the plan for the Lekki Free Trade Zone, which will boost the economy of Nigeria.
Also, the Eko Atlantic, which will help in solidifying Lagos’s status as a mega city and also help solve drainage issues in the state. In his campaigns, he has spoken of his desire to dredge the seaports in Cross River to welcome vessels and liberate the South-South economy.


Economic Agenda: 25% Budget Allocation to Education

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged governments of countries to allocate 15-20% of their budget to Education. Nigeria has over the years failed to meet this benchmark. The 2022 budget shows that just 7.9% was allocated to Education.

Track Record: Over his time as Governor, 25% of the Lagos State Budget was never allocated to education. However, in July 2000, Tinubu launched a free education programme for all Lagos State public schools, including free registration for WAEC/NECO exams. He also oversaw the upgrading of schools in the state, and some into Model Colleges. He would later become the first Governor to vote N127 million and fully initiate and execute payment of bursary/scholarship allowances to all tertiary institution students in Lagos State.

Economic Agenda: Eradication of University Lecturers’ Strike

Strikes from University lecturers have become a scourge in the Nigerian educational system. There have been 16 strike actions since 1999 and according to reports, ASUU has spent 1 day out of 4 days on strike in the last six years. ASUU has spoken out about the lack of investments in tertiary institutions and several other issues bothering on welfare and financing.

Track Record: In 2006, as Governor, the State injected N1 billion in the Lagos State University and despite being out of office has made several contributions to the Lagos State University. He further introduced a Unified Internal Education where N100 million was expended in 2006 to improve the quality of teaching. One of his lasting legacies is the establishment of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) in 1999, he also oversaw the full accreditation of the course in 2005 by the NUC, and LASUCOM remains one of the best colleges of medicine in Nigeria. Also, he established the LASU Information, Communication and Technology Centre (ICT); renovated Staff Quarters, and Administrative Buildings, among others.


Economic Agenda: 10% Budget Allocation on Healthcare

Healthcare remains one of Nigeria’s critical sectors, with a large percentage of its population dependent on getting quality healthcare services from government-owned hospitals.

Track Record: Under his tenure as Governor, Tinubu increased budgetary allocation to the health sector from N1.6 billion in 1999 to N11.8 billion in 2006; this represents over a 1000% increase in 7 years. He established a Free malaria healthcare scheme, which saw children ages 12 years and below, and adults aged 60 years and above, get free malaria treatment. This also includes free antenatal programme. Under his leadership, the Lagos State Action Committee on Aids (LSACA) was established and this saw a reduction in HIV prevalence from 6.7% when he became governor, to 3.5%.


Economic Agenda: New Agriculture Policy

Agriculture remains the bedrock of a nation with food security. According to reports, Nigeria has about 70.8% hectares of land for Agriculture. The contributions of Agriculture are about 24% of Nigeria’s GDP. Despite all of this, the agricultural sector is plagued with some problems such as Climate change, and lack of technology to boost production, amongst others.

Track Record: Tinubu has never shied away from acknowledging the important role farmers play in ensuring food security in Nigeria. During his tenure as governor, and in a bid to boost food production, he distributed N150 million worth of Agricultural inputs to small and medium-scale farmers under the Lagos State Agricultural Micro-credit Scheme. Also, Tinubu has outlined plans to not only feed Nigeria but Africa with a sustainable policy on agriculture.


Economic Agenda: Decentralized Police Force

Security is key to the success of any policy or of any government. Security of lives and property is crucial to any government, as it represents the economic well-being of such a government. There are also ongoing debates on State policing as Policing resides on the Executive list of the Federal Government.

Track Record: Tinubu intervention on the need to have a state security apparatus saw into the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). His intervention breathed a new lease of life to security in Lagos State, with the squad tasked with fighting crime rates in Lagos State. The RRS with enormous support from Tinubu created a safe Lagos for indigenes and residents. The RSS is currently one of the best police units in the country.

https://nairametrics.com/2022/07/11/tinubunomics-dissecting-tinubus-economic-track-records/
God bless Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Lagos. God bless Nigeria

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by Alexmani: 10:02am On Jan 20, 2023
lexylaw40:
God bless Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Lagos. God bless Nigeria

Old man Is he healthy for the position?

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by limeta(f): 10:22am On Jan 20, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Religious bigotry does not have a place among the Yoruba and that is why I was shocked when I saw how elections in other parts of Nigeria like Igboland turn to Catholic versus Anglican first before anything. So puerile and undemocratic.

If you think an average Yoruba who is a sensible Omoluabi will leave the comfort of his house to spend hours on queue under sun and rain to vote against an Asiwaju Tinubu, then you are naive niyen wink Forget those decieving you, instead of him to vote against Tinubu, he would rather abstain from voting or get there and void his vote.

The kind of vote Asiwaju will get from the Yoruba will be massive and unprecedented. Mark it down. That no single leading Yoruba politician , not even HE Seyi Makinde of PDP in Oyo state, has openly challenged him or campaigned against him tells you it is a done deal.

Asiwaju Tinubu ticks all the boxes and it is just a coincidence that he is Yoruba and he has mastered how to connect with his Yoruba base.

All those years he was backing candidates in other Yoruba states aside Lagos, he was building a direct link with the people, the traditional institutions and the Yoruba intelligentsia.

The day late Alaafin openly endorsed him and blessed him is a watershed too. Most of the Yoruba Oba even outside SW and Nigeria respect Alaafin a lot and he was a very strong voice in Yoruba affairs and politics. There is heirarchy and Alaafin was the apex then due to the stool, age, experience and influence. He was truly a powerful Alaafin. Ooni is the Spiritual Head but much younger and new on the throne. That he also endorsed Asiwaju was a huge advantage too.

Asiwaju Tinubu paid his dues by excellent service, humility and uncommon brilliance; he is extremely hardworking, brilliant and patriotic , that much you should have seen by now if you are a good student of politics.

That his famed Emilokan speech was a rallying call and it worked.
Asiwaju Tinubu is the best of all the candidates. It will be an injustice to select mediocre candidates over Asiwaju Tinubu who is the best among them. That is seen as injustice among the Yoruba hence we are voting for him.



Just say Tinubu discover lagos simple.


Vote wisely
Vote Peter Obi the real thing .

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by FreeStuffsNG: 10:23am On Jan 20, 2023
On the mandate of Asiwaju Tinubu I stand.
Please support the BAT 2023 winning team and vote for Asiwaju Tinubu.

Asiwaju Tinubu is extremely brilliant, visionary, capable and competent to lead Nigeria to greater heights.
Please support Asiwaju Tinubu.
Thank you.

Below is his biography. Please read to know.


Biography of Bola Ahmed Tinubu

FULL NAME : Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu

DATE OF BIRTH : 29 March 1952 (age 69)



OCCUPATION : Accountant, Politician



MARITAL STATUS : Married

INTRODUCTION

Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected Senator for the Lagos West constituency in Lagos State, Nigeria in 1993, he also was elected governor of Lagos State (1999 – 2007). He is said to be among Nigeria’s most successful politicians ever. He is currently the national leader of the ruling party in Nigeria, All Progressive Congress (APC).

EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was born in Lagos, Nigeria to the illustrious Tinubu Family of Lagos State. He attended St. John's Primary School, Aroloya, Lagos and Children's Home School in Ibadan, South West of Nigeria. Tinubu then went to the United States in 1975. He attended Richard Daley College, Chicago Illinois, where he earned himself a place in the honors list of the College. He subsequently proceeded to the Chicago State University, Illinois where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management).



During his undergraduate years, he was honored with the Outstanding Student’s Award, The University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance.

On his arrival in the U.S. in 1975 and with the support of an ever-adoring mother, this courageous youth, faced with an unflinching zeal to succeed, took on such menial jobs as dishwashing, night-guard and cab-driving to see himself through the initial difficulties of school at the Richard Daley College, Chicago, Illinois.

The brilliance of this young Nigerian showed in his ability to make the honours’ list of Richard Daley College. He subsequently transferred to the Chicago State University, Illinois, graduating with honours in 1979 and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting and Management). During his first year in Chicago State University, young Bola was given the rare privilege to partly teach other students of his Faculty remedial tutorial classes. Most of his colleagues and contemporaries at the university attributed their improved grades to his tutorial lectures.

Throughout his undergraduate years, young Bola was on the Dean’s List and was honoured with the Outstanding Student’s Award, the University Scholar’s Award and the Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance. He was also awarded the prestigious Sumna cum laude for scoring 3.54 out of possible 4.0 GP.

With his successful academic profile, young Bola contested and won his first political election as the President of the Accounting Society of the institution in his final year at the University.

Upon graduation with honours and several awards, Bola Tinubu cut his professional teeth at the American-based Arthur Anderson, Deloitte Haskins and Sells (now called Deloitte Haskins and Touche) and GTE Service Corporation – the largest Communication and Utility Company in the United States of America.

Meanwhile, at Deloitte Haskins and Sells, the young and professional Bola broadened his experience by participating in the auditing and management consultancy services of General Motors, First National Bank of Chicago, Procter and Gamble, International Harvester, GEC and other Fortune 500 firms.

After returning to Nigeria in 1983, Bola Tinubu joined Mobil Oil Nigeria, and later became an executive of the company.

Why Asiwaju Tinubu ?


One word; COMPETENCE .

Asiwaju Tinubu is extremely competent and capable to lead Nigeria to greater heights. He is an excellent experienced public administrator and a Patriot to the core.

Asiwaju Tinubu is a brilliant visionary leader who will keep his promise to take Nigeria to greater heights.

Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by Yaribanzaonic: 10:33am On Jan 20, 2023
A thread full of lies and FAKE news!!

Thiefnubuu even discovered HEAVEN ...

Useless Miscreants...

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by lexylaw40: 10:09pm On Jan 20, 2023
Tinubu we want

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by lexylaw40: 5:13pm On Feb 02, 2023
Okay
Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by yarimo(m): 5:33pm On Feb 02, 2023
Gbam

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by lexylaw40: 7:56am On Feb 19, 2023
Okay cool
Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by Larryton(m): 8:19am On Feb 19, 2023
He is a man of integrity, capacity and commitment. The best among his contemporaries

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by TheSameGuy(m): 8:21am On Feb 19, 2023
He has the record we can point at that he's going to perform excellently well.

God bless our incoming president, Ashiwaju Ahmad Bola Tinubu...

He's loved across the Country, evidence is there. Even in Alaigbo, a PDP Leader in person of Sen. Ken Nnamani is rooting for him.

We love you Ashiwaju

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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by PrinceOfLagos: 8:21am On Feb 19, 2023
Nobody truly love Tinubu in south west, they love his ill gotten money. Take that money away and Tinubu is on his own.
Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by Tochi3(m): 8:21am On Feb 19, 2023
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Re: Why Tinubu Is Loved & Admired In Southwest And Beyond by quickberry(m): 8:27am On Feb 19, 2023
Thank you freestuffsng. Over to you obidogs and obipigs grin🤣🤣🤣

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